Event Series:
Kris Same
sat June 28
18h00
Griffith-Galas Jazz Duo - Terrace
Special guest: Olivier Rivaux, double bass
American saxophonist, flautist and singer Oliver Griffith, accompanied by French virtuoso Patrice
Galas at the piano presents a program of jazz standards, bossa novas and blues.
Oliver Griffithwho worked as a diplomat for 20 years, has organized jazz bands around the world.
and has performed at jazz festivals in Africa, Latin America and Europe. He has had the opportunity to
performing as a soloist alongside international stars such as Franco de Vita and Mary Wilson and
the Supreme. In addition, he has recorded several albums, including with renowned musicians such as
Dave Friedman and Joe Cohn.
Patrice Galas is one of France's most eminent pianists. He has made almost twenty recordings in
collaboration with artists such as saxophonists Pepper Adams and Manu Dibango. He has also
tours with saxophonist Johnny Griffin. As a member of drummer
Kenny Clarke, he has accompanied jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz and Dexter Gordon,
as well as other international jazz greats such as Benny Golson, Scott Hamilton, Marcus
Miller, and Joshua Redman.
